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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
1
Marquard extended to eleven straight wins as Brooklyn, Boston and Chicago clashed with rivals in a high tempo set. Key plays included a triple by Crooklen, exchanges at the plate, and late game defense shaping several results amid scattered scoring.
Chicago and Philadelphia battled June 4 with Philadelphia pulling ahead 8 to 4. Mosridge Peters White, Sullivan, and Mayer led Philadelphia hitters while Callahan argued with umpire Westervelt after a late rally drew boos. Murphy injured attempting a steal as the crowd noise intensified.
Western League saw Topeka defeat Nes Moines 4 to 0 and Wichita 14 over Sioux City. In other games Denver beat Omaha 11 to 2 and Indianapolis swept Kansas City 3 to 2. Three-T League results included Dubuque 2 Blooming ton 1 and Muscatine 3 Keween 4. Central Association games listed Monmouth over Burlington 12 to 3 and Muscatine 3 Keween 4.
Wrestling promoter WW Henderson outlines a plan to feature Bert Blair against top rivals Will Tuchis and George cones in forthcoming bouts. The program proposes Blair weighing over 145 pounds at Waterloo with Johnny Collins’ athlete barred from the event, as arrangements set for Blair to meet the best in the sport.
A crowded Grundy Center crowd watched Duffy Allbright face Indiana newcomer Kid Ross in a town match that also featured Farmer Burns. Ross easily defeated Allbright, then Brown of Waterloo beat Ross in a subsequent exhibition. Local bettors reportedly lost money, and newspapers noted changing league relations and lingering Chicago press coverage. The note ends recalling a 1906 White Sox win in which three runs scored on a hit.
Yesterday featured strong offense in both leagues with six two-base hits, one three-base hit, and a home run by Chief Meyers in the New York St Louis game. Thonger and King's Braves connected for circuit and three runs while Naps catcher delivered a home run drive in the Cleveland Boston game. William Kenyon also stood out in the Iowa league amid a murky note about Three-Tamiagnates accusing Waterlog of crimes.
Esdaile Wisconsin resident W L Blomquist says his wife finds Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the best cough remedy on the market. She has tried many kinds but Foley's gives the best result. H W Taggart.
The Evening Courier will publish a June 14 coupon entitling all readers to a free package of Checkers candy. Coupons may be redeemed at any local dealer including Fowler Co Langfeldt Candy and Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co. Grocery and candy stores, popcorn shippers and fruit dealers in Waterloo will stock the candy and honor the coupon. A Courier wanted will rent your house.
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